Polar Bear nominated for the Mercury

This year's Mercury Music Prize nominations give a welcome shot in the arm for the UK indie jazz scene with the first nomination for a group on the Babel label with the naming of Polar Bear as one of the names on the list.

Malta Jazz Festiva

Manchester Jazz Festival

The Manchester Jazz Festival , which runs from 22-30 July has arranged a special series of commissions including A Suite For Manchester written and performed by the locally based Andy Schofield Ensemble featuring John Taylor.

Manchester Jazz Festival

The Manchester Jazz Festival , which runs from 22-30 July has arranged a special series of commissions including A Suite For Manchester written and performed by the locally based Andy Schofield Ensemble featuring John Taylor.